river mole flood scheme Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
give two examples of soft engineering
A
Nutfield marshes , Gatton park meadows
2
Q
give four examples of hard engineering schemes
A
gatwick flood ponds, levees and enbankments, hamptons court palace flood defences , tilgate lake dam
3
Q
how much did it cost
A
£15 million
4
Q
what is the hazard of Gatwick flood ponds
A
attracts birds which is dangerous to planes
5
Q
why has it caused house prices to rise
A
more housing as you can now build of flood plains
